Type
Version:
2023.
(Current)
Short Description
The Australian construction industry is facing a mental health crisis; poor mental health indicators are significantly higher than the all-industry average. This paper addresses the knowledge gap by reporting the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed mental health research and reveals significant misalignment between existing research and Australian government regulation.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version:
2021.
(Current)
Short Description
This TECHreport outlines the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) and their application to building specifications; includes guidance for incorporating ESD provisions into each NATSPEC worksection.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version: (Current)
Short Description
This NATSPEC TECHreport provides an overview of the use of classification systems for organising construction information for various purposes.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version:
2021.
(Current)
Short Description
This TECHreport outlines how NATSPEC may be used to prepare Design and Construct mechanical specifications.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version:
2021.
(Current)
Short Description
This TECHreport outlines how the NATSPEC specification system may be used for refurbishment, retrofit and adaptive re-use projects; key upgrade options are summarised and refurbishment related items in NATSPEC worksections are highlighted.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version:
2021.
(Current)
Short Description
This TECHreport outlines how NATSPEC can be used to document Building IT (information technology) systems; provides an overview of the selection and design of Building IT systems and components, and presents a range of approaches for preparing the specification.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version:
2021.
(Current)
Short Description
This TECHreport outlines the major procurement systems used in the construction industry today, and the basic principles and reasoning behind these methods; includes an outline of how procurement has evolved from past methods and the directions it is heading.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version: (Current)
Short Description
This TECHreport outlines the basic principles of providing access for maintenance, current requirements in Australian legislation and standards, and good practice; draws together relevant information from a variety of sources that designers and specifiers can pursue for more detail.
Type
Publisher
NATSPEC
Publisher
NATSPEC
Version:
2021.
(Current)
Short Description
This TECHreport can be used by Councils who operate licensed gravel pits to comply with their duty of care and be compliant with the legal framework required by the State Governments.